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4th and 5th August- what's on for the kids this weekend!

Olympic fever- you just can't escape it- there's loads of Olympic flavoured activities going on, and you can also catch some of the street events.

If you are swept up by Olympic fever but regretting not having any tickets, head to one of the road events taking place this weekend. This weekend catch the women's triathlon. You only need tickets for the start and end points. Alternatively, head to one of the live sites. Suitable for all ages.

If you fancy heading a bit further afield, explore the Exhibition Road Festival which takes place this weekend. The festival showcases London's cultural heartland, and features live music, artists from the Royal College of Music, and performances from a specially formed acrobatic troupe. Suitable for all ages.

This month is (confusingly!) Kids Week, an action-packed month of theatrical fun from 1-31 August.
During Kids Week, a child aged 16 or under can experience the magic
of London theatre and see a fantastic selection of shows for free, plus
two additional children can go at half price (per transaction), as long
as they are accompanied by a full paying adult. Booking details here.

For something very different, Sacrilege, the inflatable Stonehenge created by Turner prize winning artist Jeremy Deller, is hitting London this week appearing at Southwark on Saturday and Hillingdon on Sunday. Suitable for all ages.

Saturday 4 August

The Geffrye Museum is holding family workshops to create a summer hat or headdress inspired by Art Deco designs. 10-12.30 and 2-4pm. Age 5+.

The Vintage Tea Party and Gift Fair is holding a Tea Party Olympiad, from 12- 5 at the Boogaloo, Highgate. There will be 25 stalls with a range of vintage and gifts, entertainment, tea and mini cakes.

Camden Arts Centre is holding a free artist led family event form 2 to 4.30 , where families will be creative collaborative Cosmic Ponchos!

As part of this summer's Story Lab, Regents Park Library is holding a Summer Reading Challenge book and craft activity for children 7-11
years old - though younger children are welcome too. The craft
activities will be based on the Story Lab theme or on the Olympics and
the children can 'share' the book(s) they have been reading that week.

Sunday 5 August

Can't escape the city to the seaside? Worry not as the Roundhouse is bringing the beach to you. Drinks, BBQ food, bar snacks, ice cream and more are available. Camden
Beach has child-friendly food options and a play area. Feel free to
bring your buckets & spades! And don't worry- big screens will be showing the major sporting events!

There is a Funday Pirates Workshop at the BFI at 11am, free to ticketholders to 'The Pirates! In an Adventure with
Scientists!'); followed by a screening of 'The Pirates! In an Adventure with
Scientists!' (1pm, £10, concs £6.75; cert U).

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